Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is pastel, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His hair is brown and curly. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. After coming to the age of reason, Balam took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Spice Merchant they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Architect, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his red hair in a flapper bob. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 140 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She is baby faced.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born in the north. A freak accident while working with her Fletcher father left her crippled. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 390 gp. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears dull yellow sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He struck the Doctor job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. She has white eyes.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. She bought a falchion and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her brass crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Her red eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Harann enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Harann and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1900 sp.

Description: She is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering her clean studded leather. She carries a battered dagger and tarnished sickle as well. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Hatae was born the youngest of three triplets. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical, Athletic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 130 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears brown trousers with black and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His red fur is long and unkept. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep copper.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: Lone was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He worked as a nervous Dilettante and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new dilettante responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, and he perpetually has his falchion ready. He wears his red hair up. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Just what you see.